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Unemployment falls in nine US states Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24PMUnemployment decreased in nine US states in January, led by an improvement in Michigan that demonstrates factories are driving the economic rebound.
Disney offers 1st annual pass to all parks Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23PMDisney fans can buy an annual pass for all of the company’s U.S. parks starting Thursday, the company announced Wednesday. Park-goers can pay $700 for access to all of the parks in the California and Florida resorts every day of the year.
Ga. judge's order dismisses claims in King dispute Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23PMA Georgia judge has dismissed most of the remaining legal claims in a dispute between the children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., months after the siblings reached a settlement.
$1.2M settlement reached in Ohio caged kids case Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:23PMEleven adopted and foster children who were forced by an Ohio couple to sleep in cages have reached a $1.2 million settlement with the county where they once lived.
CDC uses shopper-card data to trace salmonella Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22PMAs they scrambled recently to trace the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds around the country, investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention successfully used a new tool for the first time _ the shopper cards that millions of Americans swipe every time they buy groceries.
Italy parliament passes justice measure Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22PMSilvio Berlusconi's allies pushed a controversial measure through parliament on Wednesday that shields the Italian premier from prosecution in two ongoing trials.
Baseball. Baseball Continues Homestand With Four Games vs. California Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22PMWith eight wins in their last nine games, the ninth-ranked Rice baseball team (8-5) meets west coast foe California on Thursday (Mar. 11) to continue the current homestand that will last until March 16. First pitch with the Golden Bears (7-3) is set for 6:30 pm at Reckling Park. The Cal series is a lengthy four-game set to close out the weekend. Tickets to the games are available at the Rice ...
Reichen Heads Off-Broadway for Gay Wedding Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22PMReichen Lehmkuhl has booked himself a gig off-Broadway. The Amazing Race winner turned author/jewelry designer has signed on to star in My Big Gay Italian Wedding.
Brazil leader blasted for stance on Cuba prisoners Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22PMBrazil's president is coming under criticism for his deference to the Cuban government regarding the island's political prisoners and hunger strikes over human rights.
Obama Can Offer Little in Talks With Papandreou on Debt Crisis Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Greece’s debt crisis may lead to slower U.S. growth, a rising dollar and turmoil in credit markets that may make it more difficult for cash-strapped states such as California to borrow.
Female WWII Pilots, The Original Fly Girls Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMOn Wednesday, more than 1,000 women who flew military planes during World War II will be honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. They were known as WASP, Women Airforce Service Pilots, and at the time of their service, they were civilians. They waited three decades to be granted military status. And history nearly forgot them.
Obama Criticizes Insurers in Bid to Sway Public on Health Plan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:38PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama and his top health official are stepping up attacks on the nation’s insurers as they work to sway public opinion and persuade lawmakers to back U.S. health-care legislation.
Plane with engine trouble lands at Calif. airport Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:37PMA United Airlines spokeswoman says a plane carrying 15 passengers and three crew members has arrived safely at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in central California after experiencing mechanical trouble.
General Growth Investors Add $3.93 Billion to Brookfield Plan Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- General Growth Properties Inc. said its biggest debt and equity holders offered to jointly invest $3.93 billion in the company, bolstering a plan with Brookfield Asset Management Inc. to bring the mall owner out of bankruptcy.
Protecting Companies That Mix Profitability, Values Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMBusinesses can be either for-profit companies or nonprofit organizations. The law doesn't recognize a corporate form that falls in between. But some want to protect these "for-benefit corporations," so companies can balance profitability with social and environmental policies, without the threat of a lawsuit.
Isis Pharma starts phase-I trial of Isis-SODIRx in patients with neurodegenerative disease Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:36PMIsis Pharmaceuticals, Inc has initiated a phase-1 study of Isis-SOD1Rx in patients with an inherited, aggressive form of Lou Gehrig's disease also known as familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Approximately 20 per cent of all familial ALS cases are caused by a mutant form of superoxide dismutase, or SOD1. ISIS-SOD1Rx is an antisense drug designed to inhibit the production of SOD1. The ...
Outdoor Track. Cal Sends 6 to NCAA Indoor Championships Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:34PMCalifornia will send a contingent of six athletes to Fayetteville, Ark., for the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships Friday and Saturday at the Randal Tyson Track Center on the University of Arkansas campus.
Tran Dinh Thanh Lam Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:34PMHO CHI MINH CITY - A Vietnamese film that missed out on the short list for Sunday's Oscars nonetheless offers a glimpse into how Vietnam and the United States are healing their decades-old war wounds, as well as how that war still generates emotional debate.
General Assembly Briefs for March 9 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:32PMCompeting with Maryland and the District of Columbia to lure the corporate headquarters from California, McDonnell proposed legislation Friday that would increase money for Virginia’s economic development incentive grants to $30 million over five years, or $6 million in one year. The current economic development grants also total $30 million, but they have been used up, the House Appropriations ...
California park searched in second missing teen case Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:24PMESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — Police are investigating a bag found in a park north of San Diego in connection with a girl who vanished about a year ago in the same region where 17-year-old Chelsea King disappeared last week. Escondido police Lt. Craig Carter says 30 members of local agencies and the FBI are searching Friday in Kit Carson Park in response to a report received Thursday night. Fourteen ...
California park searched in 2nd missing teen case Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:23PMPolice searched a park near San Diego on Friday in their effort to find a girl who vanished about a year ago in the same region where 17-year-old Chelsea King disappeared last week.
Baby's death raises awareness of "Safe Baby Law" Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:21PMIn light of the recent infant death where a newborn girl was dumped in to a trash bin in Southern California, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's office and First 5 Santa Barbara County have partnered to raise awareness of the Safely Surrendered Baby Law in the hopes of saving babies' lives and helping mothers in crisis. The state law, which went into effect in 2001, was created to help ...
California City Not Alone In Charging For 911 Calls Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:21PMWhen the town of Tracy, Calif., announced last month that it was going to start charging residents for 911 calls, many critics decried the growing practice of charging fees for a public service. It turns out Tracy is not alone; some other cities charge for calls for emergency medical treatment, and the practice is growing.
Muslim group says police detained 7 praying men Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:20PMLAS VEGAS (AP) - The nation's largest Muslim advocacy organization has filed a complaint with police in a Las Vegas suburb, saying seven Muslim men from southern California were detained and told they were acting suspiciously while praying in a shopping center parking lot.
California confidential Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:19PMBarry Divola channels the spirits of stars misbehaving in a Los Angeles hotel as famous as its clientele.
Hillcrest bank robbery suspect arrested Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:19PMA man is in custody Friday after robbing a bank in Hillcrest, according to police.
Unemployment: Does Your City Need a Jobs Czar? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:18PMLike many American cities, Los Angeles is mired in unemployment and budget shortfalls. Its answer? Hire its own 'jobs czar.'
When raw anger at government turns violent Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:18PMThe river of discontent running through America turned toxic in the fevered mind of the Pentagon shooter and others of his ilk. In a culture awash in conspiracy theories and raw anger at government, they are lone wolves who find a sense of community for their hate -- yet act alone.
Wildflowers Blooming In Anza-Borrego Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:18PMAbove: The wildflowers are blooming in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. KPBS News Reporter Sharon Heilbrunn takes you on a tour of the natural wonders of the park.
Sarah Palin pokes fun at Tina Fey on Leno's 'Tonight Show' Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:30PMBURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Sarah Palin says she's going to play Tina Fey in an upcoming Las Vegas show.
Google Wants U.S. to Weigh Challenging China in WTO (Update1) Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:30PMThe Obama administration is weighing the merits of taking China’s censorship of Google Inc. to the World Trade Organization as an unfair barrier to trade, a move that could further raise diplomatic tensions.
CIF wrestling tournament this weekend in Bakersfield: A preview of each weight class Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:28PMCIF tournament begins Friday in Bakersfield
Can delaying pregnancy cut early water break risk? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:28PMWomen whose water has broken early may want to wait at least 18 months before having their next child, new research shows. Known by doctors as preterm premature rupture of membranes, this complication, in which a woman's water breaks before her pregnancy has reached full term and before labor has begun, occurs in up to 5 percent of pregnancies, Dr. Darios Getahun of Kaiser Permanente Southern ...
Gordon's "not going anywhere" Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:28PMThere was a moment during the introduction of drivers at the Daytona 500 this season that both shocked and astounded this observer.
Missing California Girl Body May Be Found Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:28PMThe body of missing 17 year old teenage believed to be found.
Toyota Gains After Sales Fall Less Than Estimated (Update1) Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:26PMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. , the world’s biggest carmaker, rose the most in three weeks in Tokyo trading after its February U.S. sales fell less than analysts had estimated amid congressional scrutiny of the company.
Winning numbers drawn in CA 'Daily Derby' game Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:26PMThe winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in CA 'Daily 4' game Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:26PMThe winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
Winning numbers drawn in CA 'Daily 3' game Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:25PMThe winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 3" game were:
Oregon outmaneuvers Southern Cal 54-44 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:55PMTajuan Porter scored 16 points to lead Oregon past Southern California 54-44 on Thursday night.
McKinney Sports Update Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:55PMKindle Ladd pitched as McKinney North beat Frisco Wakeland, 6-5, on Friday. Zach Diaz, Chris Carpenter and Madison Middleton doubled for North (15-8, 9-5 in 9-4A).
Deputy shot dead in standoff Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:55PMSANGER, Calif. — A California homicide detective died Thursday and a police officer was in critical condition after they were shot during an investigation in a rural area of central California, authorities said.
Coppell ISD elementary and middle school menus Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:54PMBreakfast is served from 7:30 to 7:50 a.m. At lunch students may select one entrée and one or two side items and milk. All breakfasts are served with fresh or chilled fruit, orange or apple juices.
Fewer folks losing homes Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:54PMThe end of the foreclosure crisis is finally in sight. For the first time in almost three years, the number of homeowners falling behind on their loans is declining.
Coppell Dance Centre announces new ballet director Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:54PMEvgeny Lushkin will be the new ballet director at the Coppell Dance Centre. Lushkin, an accomplished dancer, brings to his position an international and national flair, according to Lynette Mesceke, co-owner of the Coppell Dance Centre.
Mayoral candidates spar on how to dig out of downturn Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:53PMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! Gross receipts tax revenues are still down. Unemployment is still up. Household budgets are still tight.
How Danny Huston accidentally became a star Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:53PMPart of a film dynasty, he's unforgettable on screen, but has never had an acting lesson. Is it all in the genes for John's late-flowering son, asks John Patterson If you don't already know whose son Danny Huston is, the fastest way to figure it out is to close your eyes and listen to him speak. The words waft towards you on a breathy cloud, lent colour and character by a detectable lifelong ...
Lobbying the big dawgs Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:52PMAt a time when funds from the state are rapidly decreasing, student governments, such as the ASUW and the Graduate and Professional Student Senate ( GPSS ), are looking toward the federal government to increase its role in higher education.
21 pounds of pot found in Broomfield home Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:52PMBROOMFIELD -- A local man was arrested Tuesday after police found 21 pounds of marijuana in his Daphne Street home.
Space shuttle landing in question, poor forecast Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 1:02PMNASA is pressing ahead with a Sunday night landing for space shuttle Endeavour, but poor landing weather on both U.S. coasts makes any touchdown attempts unlikely.